crock pot turkey chili with beer and kale

EASY DINNER idea: Crock pot turkey chili with beer and kale, great for game day!

You read that correctly: Crock pot turkey chili with beer and kale. Before I lose you with the kale, I promise you it’s optional. Although, I throw everything in this chili and it’s freaking delicious. Seriously, everything. The ingredients may seem like a bizarre combination, but it’s one of the easiest and tastiest things I make for dinner. Serve with cornbread and/or rice.

If you’re not a kale fan, you may omit that. I just put kale in everything, especially when I’m too lazy to make a vegetable side dish. I’ve also added basil before, and it’s fantastic. This recipe is very versatile. A little more or less of this and that is fine.

I’m pretty sure I’m going to start tagging all the stuff I make for dinner with #ItsGoodToBeGreg. As in, it’s good to be my husband who gets to come home to dinners like this all ready for him. Especially when there is beer added to my recipes. In this recipe, I use a bit less than a bottle. (As in, I take a few swigs.) I should also note that my husband is a non-onion eater, so if onions are your thing, you can add some to this recipe. Also, for the beer, I suggest something in a lager or a light-ish ale, like an IPA. This Brooklyn ale I chose this time around was probably a bit too much.

Vegan? No problem. Omit the ground turkey and add additional beans.

how to make crock pot turkey chili with kale and beer

Spray crock pot with non-stick spray. Put all of this in the crock pot, stir together, and cook on low for 4 to 6 hours, or on high for about 2 to 3 hours: